An Albuquerque man pleaded guilty to sending a series of threatening messages to a local family, including graphic language and ethnic slurs.
Stephen Yochim, 48, of Albuquerque, pleaded guilty in federal court on October 18 to stalking.
According to his plea agreement and other court records, Yochim allegedly sent a series of messages from multiple Google email accounts to an Albuquerque couple between January 11 and January 15.
The messages included highly graphic language, threatening physical violence against one of the recipients, and expressing morbid joy at the prospect of cancer afflicting the other recipient.
Yochim admitted that the messages served no legal or legitimate purpose and were intended to harass and intimidate the victims.
Yochim faces up to five years in prison for his crime.
The FBI Albuquerque Field Office investigated this case, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel A. Hurtado prosecuting the case.
The case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of stalking on victims and their families.
While the exact sentencing date has not been scheduled, Yochim’s guilty plea is a significant step towards justice for the victims.
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Key Facts
- State: New Mexico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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